Prospect Park in Brooklyn is known for its manmade wetlands and its remaining indigenous forest. The park features a scenic 3.35-mile loop, popular with cyclists of all levels, that runs around the park's interior and is car-free with a dedicated bike lane. Bike rentals can be found at the LeFrak Center at Lakeside, allowing visitors to explore the park’s 585 acres of green space, which attract millions of people every year.

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December 23, 2024

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Beautiful park to linger and discover

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February 13, 2025

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Prospect Park is a nice and fairly big park to walk or ride you bicycle in. There was a nice farmer's market Saturday morning. It is usually there all year round. Bring a big and a bicycle rack.

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1. Brooklyn Bridge – Prospect Park loop from 14th Street–Union Square

28.1km

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140m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. View of Manhattan Bridge – Prospect Park loop from Union Street

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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. View of the Brooklyn Bridge – Brooklyn Heights loop from Grand Army Plaza

29.8km

01:48

160m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 50 m

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1. Brooklyn Bridge – Prospect Park loop from 14th Street–Union Square

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